Welcome to Milton. We are glad you chose to make Milton your home. Below is a list of items and issues that you may be wondering about right now as you become settled in your new home or apartment. Hopefully this information will help you quickly become comfortable in your new settings. If the information you are looking for is not on this page, try checking our the City FAQ database or contact the City Hall 608-868-6900.

Other various options are available for residential and business Internet service in Milton, including cable, DSL, ISDN and dial-up. Check the local yellow pages for further information.

Library / Getting a Library CardThe Milton Public LIbrary is located at 430 E. High St. on the Main Level (868-7462). Click here to view the Library's website. To get a library card, bring your driver's license or a piece of official mail with your current address. If you are age 16 or under, you need a parent or guardian to sign the form for you. Library cards are issued at no charge.

Local News SourcesThe Milton Courier is a local weekly newspaper and serves as Milton's official newspaper. The Courier is located at 513 Vernal Avenue and available at local newstands on Wednesday evenings. PH: (608) 868-2442

The Janesville Gazette, located in Janesville, is a daily regional newspaper. Website access may require on-line registration. PH: (608) 754-3311

WCLO / WJVL offers regional radio news. This is the best source for school closing information. The station is located in Janseville at 1 S. Parker Place. PH: (608) 752-7895

Another resource would be the Rock County Job Center. The Rock County Job Center provides resources to assist the community in enhancing the quality of the workforce. A wide range of education, employment, training and supportive services are available at one convenient location. The Job Center is recognized by the United States Department of Labor as a "model" job center and has received recognition as the "#1 One Stop in the Nation". The Job Center is located at 1900 Center Avenue in Janesville. PH: (608) 741-3400

Milton Area Business / IndustryQuestions about business and industry development can be found with the Milton Area Chamber of Commerce

MACC maintains a database of members, which is a good resource for locating area businesses.

Phone BooksCentury Link provides phone book annually to all postal customers. If you need a phone book, CenturyLink may be contacted at 1-800-201-4099. CenturyLink's local office is located at 101 Hilltop Drive (near the post office).

City Hall, located at 430 E. High St., often has extra phone books available for pickup. PH: 868-6900

Public Access TelevisionPublic Access Television runs on Cable Channel 13. This channel includes rebroadcasts of City Council meeting, School District events, and school/municipal information.

Recreation ProgramsThe City of Milton operates a youth softball and baseball program in the summers. Registration forms are generally available in March and April of each year at City Hall and at each of the local Schools. Contact City Hall at 868-6900 or info@ci.milton.wi.us for further information. More information is also available on the

Student RegistrationThe City of Milton is served by the Milton Area School District (which also serves area townships and northern portions of the City of Janseville). The District's central office is located in the Shaw Municipal Building (430 E. High St.) on the same level as City Hall. The District offices can be reached at 868-9200 or at www.milton.k12.wi.us/district/home.cfm.

Listed below are several forms that new residents might find useful in enrolling children into the District. Questions should be directed to the Milton Area School District.

Warning Siren SystemSeveral warning sirens are located around the City to alarm residents of emergencies and severe weather. There is no set day that these occur, however they generally take place at 12:05 PM. The sirens are operated by the Rock County Sheriff's Department. Prior to conducting a test, the Sheriff's Department issues a notification over the local radio stations and also informs local police departments. If there is a chance of severe weather in the area on a day that a test is scheduled, then the testing is cancelled for that particular day.

Refuse and Recycling CollectionRefuse and recycling is collected by Waste Management. Refuse is every Wednesday of the month and recycling is every other Wednesday of the month.

If you have built a new house and would like to request a recycling bin, please contact Milton City Hall at (608) 868-6900 ext. 5. Established residents have the recycling bin already on site and do not need to call City Hall to request service.

Waste Management can be reached by calling the customer service line at 1-877-WM WASTE (1-877-969-2783).

If you recently purchased a home in Milton, typically the title company will contact the City to provide all of the necessary billing information. If you moved in to an apartment, you will want to talk to your landlord about who is responsible for contacting the City.

If problems occur on evenings, weekends or holidays you may call the Police Department at 868-6910 or Rock County Dispatch at 757-2244.

Winter Parking Rules / Snow EmergenciesParking during and after snow storms is regulated by City Ordinance 4.05(5) Traffic Code. According to City Ordinance, no person shall park or leave standing any vehicle on any street or municipal parking lot in the City of Milton after a snowfall of 1 ½ inches in depth until after the snow from such street or parking lot has been removed, or plowed to the curb line.